South West Healthcare Macarthur Community Health renovation opens

Macarthur residents celebrated the opening of a $350,000 community health centre refurbishment on Tuesday.

South West Healthcare chief executive John Krygger said about 80 residents attended and toured the new-look GP clinic.

New-look rural health service opens| photos

South West Healthcare Camperdown and Lismore Community Health manager Rebecca Van Wollingen with Joan and Bernie Warren.

Life governor Moira Baulch with Carmel Jasper and life governor Murray Jasper.

Hazel Sharrock with life governors Anne Wright and Isobel MacPherson.

South West Heathcare life governors Ivan Mirtschin and Simon DeGaris, board chair John Maher, chief executive John Krygger and primary, community and regional services director Craig Fraser.

Exciting time: South West Healthcare staff Di Bishop, Pat Purcell, Jacinta Lenehan, chief executive John Krygger, Andrea Drendel, Tony Stibbe, Jo Last and James McInnes at the opening of the new rooms.

“I think people were delighted to see the quality of the finishes there and the fact that South West Healthcare had actually invested in Macarthur was a really good news story,” Mr Krygger said.

The renovation features a refurbished doctor’s suite which includes a treatment room, examination room and disabled toilets. There is an upgraded waiting room and reception area with access to new and improved consulting rooms and meeting spaces.

“We have got an aim to provide modern facilities across all our campuses,” Mr Krygger said. It’s really pleasing to be able to demonstrate to the Macarthur community that we take their health needs seriously and we can provide services that meet their health requirements.”